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Alberta is one of the best places to open a data center in North America. Investors benefit from a low cost jurisdiction, with a reliable energy source and strong connectivity.

About Alberta

Alberta is one of the most cost competitive places to invest in North America. Investors benefit from the lowest taxation system in Canada, low energy costs, low costs of running businesses and a stable, secure business environment.

Why is Alberta the Best Place for Data Centers?

Low Cost

As the only deregulated market in Canada, Alberta has among the lowest electricity prices in North America. Wholesale power prices have averaged between $18/MWh and $34/MWh since 2015. Current low energy prices represent an opportunity to lock into low long-term rates

Minimal cooling cost - cool and dry climate minimizes the use of air conditioning to less than 10% of the year. When heating and/or cooling is needed, natural gas supplies are abundant, reliable, and low cost.

Lower costs due to favourable exchange rate - $1 USD = $ CAD

Lower construction costs

Lowest overall taxation rate in Canada for businesses and employees

No sales tax

No capital tax

No payroll tax

No equipment tax

Low commercial property tax

Reliable energy

A very stable electricity grid with major transmission system upgrades in recent years; experience with many industrial loads

amii attracts technology-focused companies and researchers from around the world who choose Alberta as a place to invest in technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning so they can be more competitive.

Google DeepMind - https://deepmind.com/

Google’s DeepMind is the world leader in artificial intelligence research and its application for positive impact. DeepMind opened its first ever-international AI research office in Alberta, in close collaboration with the University of Alberta.